CVE-2019-4217 Cross-site scripting in Security Information Queue

Medium 6.1 Published 6 Jun 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can hijack user clicks via malicious sites, potentially leading to account takeover or further attacks against IBM Security Information Queue users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4217?

CVE-2019-4217 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Information Queue, published on 6 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 159226.

Weakness: CWE-1021

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Information Queue.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-4217 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4217 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5h8g-qjw9-h4v6.